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Readiness before ambition.

01Technology readiness levels

TRL 1

Fundamental Research

TRL 2

Technology Concept

TRL 3

Experimental Validation

TRL 4

Laboratory Prototype

TRL 5

Relevant Environment Testing

TRL 6

Advanced Prototype

TRL 7

Operational Demonstrator

TRL 8

Production Ready

TRL 9

Operational

PROPULSIONRESEARCH

HIGH-EFFICIENCY PROPULSION

Increase delta-v capability for in-space transport without proportional propellant mass growth.

TRL 3 — Experimental Validation

ENERGYCONCEPT

COMPACT POWER SYSTEM STUDY

Continuous power for platforms that cannot rely on solar illumination.

TRL 2 — Technology Concept

AUTONOMYPROTOTYPE

VERIFIABLE AUTONOMY STACK

Allow vehicles to act correctly when operators cannot respond in time.

TRL 4 — Laboratory Prototype

AIRESEARCH

MISSION PLANNING INTELLIGENCE

Generate and evaluate mission plans under uncertainty and constrained resources.

TRL 3 — Experimental Validation

ROBOTICSIN DEVELOPMENT

IN-SPACE CONSTRUCTION ROBOTICS

Assemble large structures without crewed extravehicular activity.

TRL 4 — Laboratory Prototype

COMMUNICATIONRESEARCH

DELAY-TOLERANT COMMUNICATION

Maintain useful data flow across extreme distance and delay.

TRL 3 — Experimental Validation

NAVIGATIONPROTOTYPE

AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION

Determine position without terrestrial navigation constellations.

TRL 5 — Relevant Environment Testing

SENSORSTESTING

TERRAIN AND HAZARD SENSING

Detect landing and driving hazards in low-contrast environments.

TRL 5 — Relevant Environment Testing

MATERIALSRESEARCH

RADIATION-TOLERANT MATERIALS

Extend structural and electronic life in high-radiation environments.

TRL 3 — Experimental Validation

MATERIALSTESTING

DUST-TOLERANT MECHANISMS

Prevent abrasive particulate from disabling moving parts.

TRL 4 — Laboratory Prototype

MANUFACTURINGIN DEVELOPMENT

LARGE-FORMAT ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Produce large primary structures with fewer joints.

TRL 6 — Advanced Prototype

LIFE SUPPORTRESEARCH

CLOSED-LOOP LIFE SUPPORT

Approach full recovery of atmosphere and water over multi-year durations.

TRL 3 — Experimental Validation

INFRASTRUCTUREIN DEVELOPMENT

HIGH-CAPACITY THERMAL MANAGEMENT

Reject waste heat from high-power platforms.

TRL 4 — Laboratory Prototype

MATERIALSTESTING

REUSABLE THERMAL PROTECTION

Enable repeated atmospheric entry with minimal refurbishment.

TRL 5 — Relevant Environment Testing